sjs

Artist in Residence

Vancouver, British Columbia · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationMentoringAdaptability

About the role

Artist in Residence (8-month term) School Overview St.
John's School (SJS) is a leading independent, all-gender IB World School in Vancouver, Canada, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) across Kindergarten to Grade 12.
SJS is committed to providing an enriching and rigorous education that nurtures learning competencies, student agency, wellbeing, and a lifelong love of learning.

Develop and create original artworks that reflect the Artist in Residence's professional practice, to be showcased within the school and broader community.
Facilitate and deliver engaging and effective lessons.
Collaborate with the Curriculum Leaders and Heads of Department, and other teachers to develop and enhance innovative Junior and Senior School curriculums.
The Artist in Residence will collaborate, plan, and help deliver this curriculum, as well as work alongside our higher level art students, to assist with their work through a mentoring approach.

This will include performing the administrative and related tasks or any other responsibilities required to reasonably meet the needs of St.
The successful candidate will be required to complete child abuse prevention training, concussion training, Level 1 first-aid training provided by St.
Completion of an Arts, Fine Arts, or relevant degree or diploma programme.
Strong understanding of the artistic process, critique practices, and development of individual artistic voice.

We offer a holistic programme to all students that consists of experiential opportunities for students to engage in learning in the arts, athletics, outdoor education, leadership roles, and community service.
They will enhance student learning through their knowledge of painting methods, materials, and practices, supporting both foundational skill-building and advanced artistic exploration.
The successful candidate supports student wellbeing, participates in co-curricular commitments of the school, and is reliable in exercising their daily responsibilities.

In the Junior School we offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) to all students in Grades JK-5.

n aligns with the values of the International Baccalaureate, including respect, intercultural understanding, and global citizenship

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